What's on Your Mind

[dynamodean]

I think you may have misunderstood my comment about a decent living. What I mean is that I want to be able to take care of myself. I don't place a lot of value on money, nor do I have a materialistic mindset. That couldn't be further from the case.

Being able to take care of MYSELF *IS* very important to me. That is what I meant by making a decent living. Self sufficiency, etc.

I agree with what you say in that a career *should* be a source of contentment and energy, that is why I'm trying to figure out just what I want in a career.

Your opinion of the minimalist approach to life is understood and noted. However, having a career that is right for me, is part of having the right (mindful, purposeful) "life".

Easier said than done of course, but I think some of the difficulty lies in your not even being sure of what you want. It is hard to focus your targets when you are still searching within yourself. I know that very well myself and can empathize, though I know I would like to teach.

If I remember correctly, you were interested in administrative work and you had mentioned that "all signs" had pointed to that. Does that still hold true? Do you think the well has already run dry on that front?